Floriexpo has appointed two new leaders to its Advisory Board: Benita Krampelj, Head of Floral Category Management at Metro, and Tatiana Castro, VP of Floral Sales & Corporate Marketing, PPC Flex. Benita Krampelj brings a deep understanding of high-volume retail and wholesale flower procurement. read more

Moreno Intec del Pla, a company based in El Poal (Lleida), wowed participants at the fruit conference organized by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Research and Technology (IRTA) with an innovative apple-harvesting robot. This robot integrates eight drones, advanced vision technology, and artificial intelligence. read more

An innovation has recently been added to BILLA's produce section. Developed and grown entirely in Austria, the new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" is available for the first time this year in BILLA and BILLA PLUS stores. The initiator of this introduction is Johann Regner, Head of Fruit and Vegetables at REWE. read more

Serbia's Minister of Agriculture, Dragan Glamočić, has announced the establishment of a working group to create the country's first Hazelnut Excellence District in Western Bačka. This initiative aims to collaborate with producers, local authorities, and research institutions to develop a coordinated plan. read more

The Japanese peeler manufacturer Astra recently presented its newest solution for large-scale pineapple processing, the 'FAP-3000', at the IFPA show in October. This industrial-scale machine is capable of peeling and coring pineapples at the same time, assisting food processors in saving time and enhancing efficiency. read more

The Open Day titled "Productive Cultivars, Innovation and Research: Review of the 2025 season and research activities for 2026" organized by the Agricultural Center of Fondazione Agrion as part of the Green Cori OrtoFruit Project took place on October 17, 2025 in Cravanzana. read more

"This year, Valencia oranges have been somewhat disappointing towards the end of the season, not only in India or Bangladesh, but also in the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. Similarly, China did not perform as well as expected," said Ivan Crocker of CitrX, a citrus exporter. read more

Teraz, gdy dotarliśmy do 44 tygodnia, holenderski sezon warzyw szklarniowych szybko dobiega końca. Wiele umów handlowych dotyczących holenderskich warzyw szklarniowych kończy się między 40. a 44. tygodniem, po czym następuje przełączenie na import z Hiszpanii lub Maroka. "W rezultacie widzimy trochę więcej holenderskich" read more

A mega battery is being constructed in Bemmel, in the municipality of Lingewaard, Netherlands, to provide sustainable heating and power for fourteen horticultural companies and nearby households. "Such a battery costs several million euros," says Berno Schouten, director of energy company Lingezegen. read more

Managing fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal stage of ripeness at just the right time is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a natural plant hormone, plays a central role in this process. read more

KIKU is a brand that has been present on shelves around the world for over 20 years. Yet - or perhaps because of this - new plantings are still being made, especially in Germany. Rainer Wielatt from SalemFrucht, Lake Constance, declares: "It is a joy to receive requests." read more

"The world around us is changing rapidly. Royal FloraHolland aims to change with it. Whether you are a grower, buyer, member, or colleague, the company hopes to build a strong cooperative and a bright future." In this article, four Kenyan growers talk about their experience with Royal FloraHolland. read more

Khao Banthat Mon Thong durian has become Thailand's highest-earning Geographical Indication (GI) product, generating over 11 billion baht (about US$298 million) in revenue during the first nine months of 2025. The fruit's performance underscores durian's position as Thailand's leading agricultural product. read more

Rząd Meksyku opublikował w Dzienniku Oficjalnym Federacji Porozumienie ustanawiające działania mające na celu zapewnienie przestrzegania przepisów fitosanitarnych, antydeforestacyjnych i dotyczących godnej pracy we wszystkich ogniwach łańcucha eksportu awokado. Poprzez to działanie Rząd Meksyku potwierdza swoje... read more

Wczesne wskazania wskazują, że w tym sezonie w Wisconsin spodziewany jest mniejszy plon żurawiny. "Słyszałem, że jest o 20-25 procent mniejszy w porównaniu do różnych plantatorów" - mówi Kevin Tritz z Twin Lake Cranberry. "Jesteśmy jednak nadal na planie. Jesteśmy w połowie zbiorów, a ostatni raz... read more

When we think of Calabria, and especially Piana di Sibari, the image that often comes to mind is that of a small, orange, fragrant, and very sweet 'sun': the clementine. But this fruit is much more than just a treat for the palate. For this area, it is a true 'identity product'. read more

A gradatic storm in early June caused significant damage to apple crops in fifteen villages in the Zainapora constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, impacting over 2,000 orchardists, as per a government statement. This was disclosed in a written response to a query posed by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie. read more

Holland: Former Lidl and Superunie executive Boudewijn van den Brand joins Jumbo

Jumbo is making several changes to its management team. Chief Financial Officer Peter van Erp, Sales Director Anrico Maat, and Supply Chain Director Karel de Jong are leaving the company, while Boudewijn van den Brand is joining. read more

Kenyan macadamia growers are urging the government to lift the export ban on unprocessed nuts due to low farmgate prices and excess stock in producing areas. They suggest permitting the export of up to 30 percent of annual production to Chinese companies. Kenya currently produces approximately 61,000 tons of macadamia nuts. read more

Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt mobile game has been launched in Asia. read more